Zoe's Rainbow Dash for Children's Charities July 4
Run, walk or roll on this mostly flat 5K, which happens on Fri., July 4 around the Hamilton Place Mall. The event benefits
local children's charities, such as the Ronald McDonald House, Big Brothers, Big Sisters and the Bethlehem Center.
Online registration is open through Tues., July 1.
Learn to Row July 7-19
The Lookout Rowing Club will host a Learn to Row 10-day clinic, Mon., July 7-19 at the William Raoul Rowing Center on Riverside Dr. Cost is $200 and includes all equipment and instruction. Each two week session will include 10 classes, scheduled as follows: Mon. - Thurs., 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Sat., 9:00 a.m.-11a.m. The class fee may be credited towards a membership in the rowing club. All equipment will be provided but basic swimming skills are required. Students are encouraged to wear snug fitting athletic clothing and should keep in mind they may get wet.
News
Little Cedar Mtn. Trail Re-Opens
The trails on TVA's Little Cedar Mtn. have re-opened, after a redesign to make it more user friendly, according to our friend and co-hike leader Bob Butters. Bob, otherwise known as the Nickajack Naturalist, is now writing an outdoor column for Nooga.com. Check it out! If you want to take a hike on Little Cedar, an printable map is available through the TN Valley Authority Website.
CARTA Begins New Bus Route to Airport
The Chattanooga Area Regional Transit Authority (CARTA) has begun service from downtown Chattanooga to the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, Mon. - Fri., with six trips daily, leaving the corner of 10th St. and Market St. downtown at 6:05, 7:50 and 8:50 a.m., 12:15, 4:20 and 5:50 p.m. Airport departures at 6:40, 8:25, 9:25,12:50, 4:55 and 6:25. The trip takes approximately 35 minutes and all CARTA buses are equipped with free WiFi. Take the #19 (Cromwell Rd.).
The City of Chattanooga has awarded CARTA $300,000 to develop a bus route to Enterprise South. Aside from the need to give everyone an easier way to get to work at Amazon and VW, this also opens up another outdoor recreation option: take your bike on the bus to ride Enterprise South Nature Park's trails. Read all about it.
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